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Sirens of the Swamp

Directed by Hali Gardella, Emery Matson
United States
2021
9 mins

Knight Made in MIA Award (Short Film)

Two sirens, banished to the swamps by their mother Venus, dream of making it big in a rock band. Only problem is: they keep killing their audience.


Hali Gardella & Emery Matson are filmmakers, born and raised in Florida, who work in Los Angeles. They have collaborated on three short films, and enjoy exploring stories and imagery from their home state.

Supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

  • Year
    2021
  • Country
    United States
  • Language
    English
  • Premiere Status
    East Coast Premiere
  • Director
    Hali Gardella, Emery Matson
  • Writer
    Emery Matson
  • Cinematographer
    Bernardo Garcia
  • Editor
    Hali Gardella, Colin Read
  • Genre
    Music/Musical, Dark Comedy
  • Theme
    Directed by Women, Music, Short

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